Health Care Aide - Unit 36 & 46

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal assistance and support to patients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will have a Health Care Aide Certificate and recent acute care experience. This is a casual position with shifts varying in days and hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Current or recent acute care experience required.
• Ability to manage heavy physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to patients in accordance with care plans.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Observe and report on a patient's mood and health.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Overview

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient\'s mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 36 & 46 Internal Medicine MTU & GIM
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Required Qualifications

Current or recent (with 6-12 months) acute care experience is required. We will consider recent (within 3-6 months) acute care practicums. Grade 12 diploma. HCA certificate or equivalent training. Demonstrated effective Interpersonal and Communication Skills. Demonstrated ability to read and speak English fluently. Demonstrated prioritization and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work within a team and autonomously. Demonstrated emphasis on Infection Prevention and Control practices including hand hygiene. Basic computer skills are required. Current BCLS-HCP certification. Ability to manage the job classification of “heavy physical demand” level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary. Ability to wear an AHS fit-tested N95 respirator when required.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Strength in Areas of: Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Organization and Time Management. Ability to Contribute as Team Member, Learn within a Dynamic Environment and Adapt/Cope with Change. Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with Connect Care and clinical documentation standards.